SPLK-1003 License Management Practice Question
An administrator has configured a License Pool and assigned specific indexers to it. However, the indexers are still consuming from the 'default' pool. What is the most likely cause?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
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Correct answer & explanation
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The license_pool attribute in server.conf was not mapped correctly to the License Master.
The license pool configuration requires the indexers to be explicitly configured to point to the License Master, and the License Master must be aware of the specific pool assignment for those slaves.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
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License pools only apply to search heads.
Why it's wrong here
License pools are for indexers.
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The indexers have not been restarted.
Why it's wrong here
License settings are dynamic and do not always require a restart.
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The indexers are using a trial license.
Why it's wrong here
Trial licenses do not support pools.
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The license_pool attribute in server.conf was not mapped correctly to the License Master.
Why this is correct
The slave must point to the Master and be assigned to the pool.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official Splunk exam blueprint
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